PTSA
Ballard HS PTSA
PTSA Mission Statement
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Create an inclusive, supportive community that cultivates a tradition of excellence for all students
Who We Are
* Become a Member * Volunteer * Donate *
Become a BHS PTSA member, advocate, or volunteer. Donate to help us close the funding gaps. Visit the Volunteer Opportunities to see how you can help out at Ballard HS no matter how big or small. The BHS PTSA is run by volunteers that donate their time to help promote and support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of all students. You can make a difference!
Ballard HS PTSA Board & General –
Meeting Schedule 24-25
- Sept. 12: Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
- Oct 17: Board Meeting from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- BHS PTSA General Meeting, 7 p.m.
- Nov. 14: Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
- Dec 12: Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
- Jan. 9, 2025: Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
- Feb. 13: Board Meeting from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- BHS PTSA General Meeting, 7 p.m.
- Mar. 13: Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
- April 10: Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
- May 8: Board Meeting from 6 p.m.
- June 12: Board Meeting from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- BHS PTSA General Meeting Awards & Voting New Board, 7 p.m.
Subscribe To The PTSA Newsletter!
Incoming Class of 2028 Stay Connected & Informed
Welcome Incoming Freshman Families to Ballard HS! Opt-In to the Ballard HS PTSA Newsletter and spread the word! Learn about upcoming events for new students and families, Ballard Athletic paperwork deadlines, and find out about our BHS PTSA and how you can get involved! Families, you can also explore more about Ballard HS, including our Summer Open Library hours
PTSA Roles Needed for 24-25
We Need You!
New Digital Form to Submit Reimbursement
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new digital form for submitting PTSA reimbursement requests. This form is designed to streamline the process and improve efficiency. Please use the new form for all future PTSA reimbursement submissions. Access and complete Jot Form online.
PTSA Board Members 24-25
Executive Committee
- President: Karla Rava; (email pending)
- Vice President: Kim Flin; (email pending)
- Treasurer: Victoria Van; (email pending)
- Secretary: Open
Executive Board
- Executive Committee: includes the positions listed above
- Co-Volunteer Coordinator: Joy Das Gupta;
- Co-Membership Chair: Open
- Legislative Liaison: Lisa Nuss (email pending)
- Principal: Ms. Abby Hunt; abhunt@seattleschools.org
- Building Leadership Team (BLT): Lenny O. (email pending)
- Family & Community Engagement (FACE): Victoria Watson;
Standing Committee
- PTSA Newsletter Editor: Nancy Cheney & Tracy Pitman; ballardhighnews@gmail.com
- Special Edition School News:
- Diane Taylor; dmtaylor@seattleschools.org
- PTSA Social Media Instagram: Victoria Van (email pending)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Shelley Bolser; DEIatBHS@gmail.com
- Grants: Libet Wallblom; libetwallblom@gmail.com and Nancy Wesche; nwesche@hotmail.com
- Direct Appeal Fundraising: Kristin Anderson; Kristin@stephersonassociates.com
- SPREE: Open
- Reflections (WAPTA Arts): Liv Faris (email pending)
- Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs: Open
- Gala Dinner Chair: Open
- Ballard HS Website Editor: Diane Taylor; dmtaylor@seattleschools.org
- PTSA Pages (DEI, Legislative Advocacy, Fundraising, What We Do)
Meet Some PTSA Members
Become a BHS PTSA Member (not necessary to be a volunteer)
Why Become a Member of the PTSA?
We encourage everyone in the Ballard HS community to become a Parent, Teacher, Student Association member. If I become a BHS PTSA Member, do I have to go to meetings? No, but we hope everyone will attend our General PTSA Meetings, where a paid membership allows you to vote! If I become a member, do I have to volunteer? No, joining and becoming a paid member of the BHS PTSA is not the same as volunteering. If you choose to volunteer, we appreciate the parent/guardian and community help and support, but volunteering is not required. Reminder! If you registered/joined in prior years, you will still need to renew your membership for every school year.
PTSA Weekly Newsletter – Stay in the Know
The BHS PTSA Communication Team: Gloria Kruzner, and Diane Taylor help get information out in various ways to the BHS Community via the PTSA Newsletter, Instagram, Facebook Accounts, and information posted on the School Website. The BHS PTSA Weekly Newsletter is a PTSA member volunteer-run informational newsletter that is emailed to subscribed families with important information for families and students, including sports, clubs, performing arts, community news and more! View PTSA Newsletters.
If you are not receiving the newsletter or want to add a 2nd email or a student (Personal email NOT student SPS email) Subscribe via the online sign up or email ballardhighnews@gmail.com (students grade & name).
Follow and Connect With Us!
Follow us on the school’s PTSA social media site. PTSA Instagram: @BHS.PTSA
The Ballard High School PTSA is a 501(c)(3) entity, Federal Tax ID #91-1303069